Explore the Family Name Della Croce
The meaning of Della Croce
Italian: topographic name for someone who lived by a cross (see Croce). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Dino, Enrico, Geno, Giampiero, Salvatore, Ugo.
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How common is the last name Della Croce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Della Croce saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,572nd popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to rank 50,467th. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this decade, from 388 to 414, marking a 6.7% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #50,467 | 0.21% |
| Count | 388 | 414 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Della Croce
When discussing the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Della Croce, our analysis is based on data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (95.36%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.55%) and an even smaller proportion identifying with two or more races (2.58%). By 2010, the percentage of White individuals dropped slightly to 93.48%, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose to 2.42%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased to 2.90%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 93.48% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.42% | 56.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |